opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes)
with a start; with a jump
how many years; how long; what year
changing completely; transformation
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
depending on the answer; hinging on the reply
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to let out a cry; to shout
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
oldest mankind (e.g. evidence of)
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to speak ill of; to disparage
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
time of departure; (on the) point of departure; just as one is leaving
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
break in contact; not hearing from; having no communication with
secret information; intelligence
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
covered in mud; mud-caked
cleaning; dry cleaning; laundry service
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
history; pedigree; lineage